This is a drawing of an allegorical scene featuring a mythical figure and a horse. The image depicts a winged figure riding a galloping horse. The composition showcases the figure's arms raised, holding objects suggestive of power or authority. The horse's stance adds a sense of action and movement. Below them are figures in various poses, some reaching upward or offering support. The scene emits a sense of drama, struggle or aspiration, rendered in fine detail.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1865
- Medium
- etching with drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3527 × 4705 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original